Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. | NHTSA Recall #19V267000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V267000 by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Affecting 2017 commercial rescue, 2014-2019 predator panther pumper, commercial pumper and predator ss pumper, 2012-2019 predator pumper, 2015-2019 commercial wildland, 2018 predator rescue and 2016 predator ss wildland vehicles Includes 148 affected units, Lift-up Cover May Unexpectedly Fall, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2017 commercial rescue, 2014-2019 predator panther pumper, commercial pumper and predator ss pumper, 2012-2019 predator pumper, 2015-2019 commercial wildland, 2018 predator rescue and 2016 predator ss wildland vehicles

Defect Summary

Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2017 commercial rescue, 2014-2019 predator panther pumper, commercial pumper and predator ss pumper, 2012-2019 predator pumper, 2015-2019 commercial wildland, 2018 predator rescue and 2016 predator ss wildland vehicles. the lock for the gas springs that support the sliding, lift-up cover may be unintentionally disabled, preventing the lock from engaging.

Corrective Action

Kme will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gas springs on the sliding, lift-up cover with new gas springs with an alternative locking mechanism or new gas springs without a locking mechanism and a separate stay arm, free of charge. the recall began may 23, 2019. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V267000
Report Received Date: 2019-04-02T00:00:00
Subject: Lift-up cover may unexpectedly fall
Component: Latches/locks/linkages
Potentially Affected Units: 148

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2017 commercial rescue, 2014-2019 predator panther pumper, commercial pumper and predator ss pumper, 2012-2019 predator pumper, 2015-2019 commercial wildland, 2018 predator rescue and 2016 predator ss wildland vehicles. the lock for the gas springs that support the sliding, lift-up cover may be unintentionally disabled, preventing the lock from engaging.
Consequence Summary: If the lock is not engaged, the sliding, lift-up cover may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to personnel working under the cover.
Corrective Action: Kme will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gas springs on the sliding, lift-up cover with new gas springs with an alternative locking mechanism or new gas springs without a locking mechanism and a separate stay arm, free of charge. the recall began may 23, 2019. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 43.24

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NHTSA ID: 19V267000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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